Cheers,

Bob

Think this covers 95% of the world but as Bob states there are a few exceptions.

Mick

Could'nt help but giggle at this thread....

For me I have one adaptor it's called a universal adaptor, and has bits that you can slot out or push back in!!!,to cover most countries I have been to Europe, USA, OZ, NZ. so instead of taking loads, I just take the one and it covers them all. I have never come unstuck yet.

Now all I need now is to find a universal charger that does the Mobile, the camera battery, the I POD, I Shuffle etc then my bag will weigh less.

Cindy

Best wishes,

Bob

PS glad I gave you a giggle!!

I actually got it as a free b in a bag off goodies for testing out Terminal 5, which was fun?!!. Why don't you have a look online at univeral plugs or in the shops I think Boots the Chemist have a travel section, or even perhaps the big supermarkets the universal one is widely available. I am sure this is something you would be able to pick up or check out at the airport. I bought a travel iron at the airport on my way to a JY Austrian tour..

Cindy

Cheers,

Bob

I am a very LUCKY GIRL!!! I have been on my dream tours.. Australia Ayers Rock was stunning. Nashville and Memphis lived up to all my dreams, and I have learnt so much about my other favs Martin Luther King and the American Civil War, among some other USA tours.

I would say I have a huge interest in animals, I loved the Kenya Safari tour so if I am not learning about history I think another animal one would tick a box for me, more elephants and say the big 5.

I have just spent a fantastic day this week at Highgate Cemetery another box ticket of my bucket list!!! that was very interesting so maybe I shall start a Grave Yard tour thread up..saying that a War tour of say France and to visit the war graves would interest me.

If it was a shorter flight I would be back to Oz at the drop of a hat. I left a piece of my heart there. I am really looking forward to seeing what new tours there are in this new brochure, so I can sort something out for 2014, I love having something to look forward to and research about.

When's your next tour Bob. Have you done your dream destination?

Cindy

1. I buy adapters from ebay, usually from UK sellers. There is a very wide range at prices very much cheaper than the shops or airports. Ebay is particularly useful for India adapters which are our old 5amp which I have never seen in the shops, even local Indian owned shops.

2. I always take at least two adapters. Most people nowadays take a few pieces of electrical equipment and it is useful to be able to use or recharge more than one at a time. It also means you can lend one to fellow travellers.

3. I take at least one with a built in USB charger so that I can charge my phones with just a USB lead. I choose one where I can use the USB socket and the adapter at the same time.

4. I take some things, such as my camera charger with a continental plug fitted instead of our UK 13 amp. I can still plug this into my universal charger, the plug itself is much smaller and it will fit directly into some hotel sockets and shaver plugs.

5. I take pieces of card to put in the slot by the door where the key goes so that I can charge things up when I am out of my room in the evening.

6. http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm is useful for checking individual countries.

Cheers,

Bob

PS I do not have an unhealthy fascination with plugs or sockets, I just worry I won't be able to charge my phone, camera etc!!

As I am about to embark on my 9th JY holiday (Thailand) and reading these various threads over the last few months, I have bought an Skross World Travel Adaptor Evo USB which has 2 USB slots, and claims to cover 150 countries! Not cheap, but cheaper on Amazon. Being Swiss, it has been compared to the Swiss Army Knife, and is meant to be all singing and dancing! Will report back when I've used it. Will also be taking it to Vietnam next Feb., Bob!

Hils

Don't forget to wear well insulated gloves when using it, lol.

Mick

Jaya